How am I, the dream ego, acting in this dream? (Aggressive, assertive, passive, active, etc...)
What are the various feelings/emotions in the dream? (Both "mine" and those of other characters...)
What is the context of the dream? (What is going on in my life right now?)
In the dream, who are the main characters?
Who (or what) is the adversary?
Who (or what) is being wounded?
Who (or what) is being healed?
Who (or what) is my companion?
Did I dream of actual people, or imaginary people?
Could the characters all be different aspects of myself?
What are the outstanding features or symbols in the dream? (For example: flood, animals, house, etc.)
How might these features relate to me, my emotions, or my personality?
How does the dream as a whole relate to my personality?
What are the main actions in the dream?
What would I like to avoid in the dream?
What actions might it be suggesting that I consider?
Does the dream trigger any memories?
Do any of the elements of the dream relate to my current past?
Why might this part of my past be called to my attention now?
Does the dream trigger any further questions?
Why did I need this dream?
What is its positive message for me?
Was the dream more physical, or emotional?
What age was I or the people in the dream?
Was the dream in color, or black and white?
Was I my present self in the dream, or someone else?
Now, you must fit together the answers to these questions, and decide how they imply to you. If you don't know, that's alright. Keep writing down as much as you can remember, and perhaps later, you will see a pattern.
© Dr. Rebecca Hamilton, All Rights Reserved! Printable version made available only for personal use!
This site, nor its contents may be downloaded or printed for any intent other
than individual personal use. Distribution of this material constitutes copyright violation which WILL be prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law!